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What are the 6 types of local anesthetics

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  • Phenothiazines
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Alpha-2 Agonist
  • Barbiturates
  • Dissociatives
  • Opioids
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Which local anesthetic class is used to block dopamine receptors, cause sedation, prevent arrhythmias, used as a pre-anesthetic and used as a antihistamine

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Phenothiazines

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Which local anesthetic class is used as a anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, appetite stimulant and anxiety reducer

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Benzodiazepines

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Which local anesthetic class is used to stimulate receptors in the CNS, heart, and blood vessels which results in decreased Norepinephrine levels and can be used as a pre-anesthetic, analgesic, and emetic( for cats)

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Alpha- 2 agonist

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Which local anesthetic class is used as a anticonvulsant, and can be used in euthanasia solutions

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Barbituates

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Which local anesthetic class is used for short- term anesthesia, sedation

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Dissociates

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which local anesthetic class is used to bind receptors in the brain to cause an agonist, antagonist, or mixed reaction and can be used as a pre-anesthetic, analgesic, and antitussive

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Opioids

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Which classification contains these side effects/ contraindications:

  • Lowers seizure threshold
  • Causes hypotension
  • Cannot be used in boxers, sight hounds,
    giant breeds, or colic horses
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Phenothiazines

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Which classification contains these side effects/ contraindications:

  • Bradycardia
  • Pale mucus membranes
  • muscle tremors
  • increased urination
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Alpha- 2 agonist

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Which classification contains these side effects/ contraindications:

  • Can cause tissue sloughing if not given through IV
  • Should not be used with cats, sight hounds
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Barbturates

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Which classification contains these side effects/ contraindications:

  • Should not be used in patients with head traumas, seizure disorders, hypertension, glaucoma,
  • Can cause increased salivation, muscle tremors, and loss of blink reflex
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Dissociatives

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Which classification contains these side effects/ contraindications:

Should be used cautiously with patients who are older, and those that have hypothyroidism, hypoadrenocorticism, and respiratory problems

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Opioids

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which classes are controlled drugs

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  • Opioids
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
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